![]() ![]() Minors ( i.e., individuals under the state-specific age of consent, usually 18) generally cannot provide consent for or refuse medical treatment. HLCs also provide educational lectures to providers and staff on working with JW families. ![]() In this role, they may offer literature on bloodless techniques, assist with consulting providers experienced in bloodless care or help with arranging transfer to other facilities. HLCs, comprised of male elders, aid patients and families by providing spiritual and practical assistance in the hospital, as well as aiding healthcare providers. JW Hospital Liaison Committees (HLCs) operate in 110 countries around the world, including 1,700 chapters within the United States (9). Given the inherent challenges in obtaining bloodless care, the JW community has become sophisticated in healthcare matters. JW who accept blood may be subject to repercussions within their community, which reportedly can include shunning (8). This extends to their children who are aware of the prohibition (6,7). The JW community actively instills the importance of this prohibition, encouraging members to carry “blood refusal cards” and execute Advance Directives detailing their wishes regarding blood. The majority of JW interpret the Bible as prohibiting receiving whole blood products (5). ![]() There are an estimated 8.3 million JW in the world, primarily in the United States (1.2 million), Mexico (859,000) and Brazil (829,000) (3,4). This article provides background and practical tips for risk managers who may be asked to consult on cases involving the refusal of blood for minor patients from the JW community. This may arise when working with families from the Jehovah’s Witness (JW) community, a group that largely rejects whole blood products, including transfusion. When the rationale for refusal is religion, and especially when the treatment being refused is potentially lifesaving, the situation becomes more complex. In most circumstances, this extends to a parent’s right to refuse treatment for their minor child (2). It’s been 20 years since I read the book cover to cover, but I still remember well the impression that book gave me when I was 15 years old: Jesus wins.A fundamental right of modern healthcare is that a patient can refuse medical treatment (1). John’s Revelation, but was at the same time easy to understand as a high school sophomore. Mueller’s work sufficiently handled the depth of St. This was the first NPH book I read cover to cover, as well as my first taste of the People’s Bible series. I can always count on them to be faithful to the Word of God in their thoughts and helps. – Jacob Hanneman (Shepherd of the Plains, Fort Morgan, CO) These books have been excellent, whether writing a Bible class, devotional reading, or finding a straightforward way to make a point for a sermon. Of all the resources I have in my library, these commentaries are what I use the most in my ministry. Hardly a week goes by before I pull one of those books off the shelf. – Anonymous It is a remarkably accessible series for the average layperson, and honestly, it is always my first stop as I do text studies and prepare Bible classes. In my opinion, this is one of the most important things NPH has ever produced. What Pastors Love About The People’s Bible Read what pastors have to say about the popular book series, The People’s Bible! To learn more about this series, click here. As you follow this blog series throughout October, you’ll discover interesting titles to explore and insight into what pastors think about when selecting and using NPH’s books to minister to their members. ![]() In honor of Pastor Appreciation Month, we reached out to pastors across the country for their top three books from NPH. ![]()
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